1. Fighting against Corruption – Ombudsman and Media
Lóránt Csink
Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, Hungary

2. Role of Ombudsman ‘people’s advocate’ – handling individual complaints
‘watchdog’ – monitoring the executive
out of the executive
no binding decisions
no fines
no effective remedies
not oblige but convince
necessity of being trusted

3. Ombudsman against Corruption
New competence: whistle-blower protection
Coordinative tasks
Raising public awareness

4. Role of Media Reveal – investigative journalism Lack of tradition
Case-law: fake video
Essential element: access to public information – no difference between journalists and individuals
Separate institution for freedom information

5. Ombudsman’s Activity concerning Media
Commercial media out of scope – Media Council to be enquired
Abstract review of laws – ensuring the frames of the freedom of press

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